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Prostate-related problems are very common in men, especially as they age. The prostate is a small gland (about the size of a walnut) located below the bladder and in front of the rectum, and it plays a key role in the male reproductive system by producing seminal fluid. Here’s a breakdown of the most common prostate-related conditions: 🔶 1. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) What it is: A non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate, common in older men. Symptoms: Frequent urination (especially at night) Difficulty starting/stopping urine Weak urine stream Feeling of incomplete bladder emptying Treatment Options: Medications: Alpha-blockers (e.g., tamsulosin), 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors (e.g., finasteride) Minimally invasive procedures: UroLift, Rezūm Surgery: TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate) 🔷 2. Prostatitis What it is: Inflammation or infection of the prostate. Can be acute or chronic. Symptoms: Painful urination Pelvic or perineal pain Painful ejaculation Flu-like symptoms in acute cases Types: Acute bacterial prostatitis Chronic bacterial prostatitis Chronic pelvic pain syndrome (most common but hardest to treat) Treatment: Antibiotics (especially for bacterial types) Alpha-blockers Anti-inflammatories Pelvic floor therapy for chronic cases 🔴 3. Prostate Cancer What it is: Malignant tumor that develops in the prostate. It’s one of the most common cancers in men. Risk Factors: Age (over 50) Family history African ancestry High-fat diet Symptoms: Often asymptomatic early on, but may include: Urinary symptoms similar to BPH Blood in urine or semen Bone pain (in advanced stages) Diagnosis: PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) blood test Digital Rectal Exam (DRE) Prostate biopsy MRI for staging Treatment: Active surveillance (for low-risk cancers) Surgery (prostatectomy) Radiation therapy Hormone therapy Chemotherapy (for advanced cases) 🧪 Key Diagnostic Tools PSA test Digital rectal exam (DRE) Transrectal ultrasound MRI and biopsy (for cancer diagnosis)

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